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We live in the Anthropocene era. Human actions have become the major driving force behind unprecedented environmental challenges, creating delicate complexities and uncertainties about the future of the planet and humanity. Canada鈥檚 critical landscapes are not spared from these challenges, threatening the well-being of human and non-human communities that depend on them for various natural benefits. Thus, our ability to prepare, plan, and reflect for the future has never been as important to ensure that Canada鈥檚 landscapes thrive sustainably and resiliently in the Anthropocene.

Classified as: Department of Natural Resource Sciences, elena bennett, Gordon Hickey
Published on: 15 Nov 2023

In answer to a question posed by a reader, La Presse聽looked into the origins of the Metro group with expert commentary from agricultural economist Pascal Th茅riault, Director of 看片视频's Farm Management and Technology program and Senior Faculty Lecturer.

Among the five major players in the grocery field (Metro, IGA, Loblaw, Costco and Walmart), Metro is the only one to have its head office in Quebec. The big decisions are therefore made here, indicated Th茅riault.

Classified as: Farm Management and Technology, Pascal Th茅riault
Published on: 13 Nov 2023

Undaunted by snow, sleet, and hail, hundreds of people gathered on John Abbott鈥檚 Memorial Field to honour Canadian veterans in the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on November 10.

Tribute was paid to our veterans through poetry, song, and speeches by Rick Cartmel, retired Master Warrant officer in the Black Watch; the Honorable J. Michel Doyon, Lt. Governor of Quebec; and Anja Geitmann, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, among others.

Classified as: Remembrance Day Ceremonies
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Published on: 13 Nov 2023

After "shrinkflation," it's now de-qualification drawing criticism from consumers concerned about marketing ploys that give the impression of getting less for their money. The Trudeau government promises to investigate the practice, but experts say immediate action is needed.

In most cases, ingredient substitutions are virtually imperceptible. But recipe changes for certain foods can leave their mark.

Classified as: Pascal Th茅riault
Published on: 9 Nov 2023

Please note that there will be a ventilation shutdown at the Barton Building which houses the Macdonald Campus Library on Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15聽from 18:00 to 06:00. As a result, extended hours that run from 17:00 - midnight will be canceled on these two days.聽

This shutdown is necessary in order to perform general maintenance on ventilations systems.聽New bearings, belt, and pillow blocks will also be installed.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Classified as: temporary closure, temporary service disruption
Published on: 8 Nov 2023

Mathieu RouleauAgriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has named Mathieu Rouleau as their new executive director.

Based in Quebec, Rouleau grew up on a dairy, grain, and maple syrup farm and holds a Bachelor in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business and Agronomy from 看片视频

Classified as: agricultural economics, agronomy
Published on: 8 Nov 2023

Millet, once a staple in Indian cooking and agriculture before being superseded by rice, is at the centre of a massive promotional campaign launched by the Indian government.

The healthy and hardy cereal, which thrives in arid and difficult conditions in which other crops cannot survive and requires less water, is being touted as a "superfood" that could force a more nutritious diet on India's population, and also help mitigate the devastating effects of climate change on the South Asian country.

Classified as: Vijaya Raghavan, Department of Bioresource engineering
Published on: 6 Nov 2023

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The cr猫me de la cr猫me of the agricultural world gathered in the grand ballroom of the Ch芒teau Frontenac on October 21 to honor three new inductees to the Quebec Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Tributes were paid to Andr茅 D. Beaudoin,聽Charles Vincent聽and R茅jean Vermette (pictured above from left to right), under the watchful eye of the dignitaries in attendance, including the provincial Minister of Agriculture, Andr茅 Lamontagne.

Published on: 1 Nov 2023

Located on Macdonald Campus, many would mistake the Brace Water Centre's unassuming office for a private residence. Yet looks can be deceiving 鈥 for not only does the Centre boast an extraordinary history, it鈥檚 also associated with some of the University鈥檚 most exciting scientific researchers.

Classified as: Brace Centre for Water Resources Management, Jan Adamowski
Published on: 25 Oct 2023

As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a found. That could be another barrier to maintaining rapidly eroding biodiversity that also provides benefits to humans, including farmers who get free pest control when birds eat agricultural pests.

Classified as: David Bird
Published on: 25 Oct 2023

As Canadians experience a year of record-breaking wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, experts are warning that these conditions will persist and likely intensify over the coming decades as we experience the escalating effects of climate change and global warming. These impacts are being felt even more acutely in northern regions of the planet, where temperatures are rising at four times the global rate.

Classified as: Anja Geitmann, Department of Natural Resource Sciences, CINE, Lyman Entomological Museum, Marc Bieler, Bieler School of Environment, Herbarium
Published on: 18 Oct 2023

Researchers have known for decades that orcas across the North Pacific have harmful pollutants in their system.

Classified as: Dept. of Natural Resource Sciences, Melissa McKinney, anais remili
Published on: 11 Oct 2023

The apple is constantly being reinvented, changing with the times and cultures. The Malus domestica species comes in some 7,500 varieties.

"Today, people want crisp, sweet apples. Quebec used to import a lot of Granny Smiths; they're now much less popular because they're very acidic," explains David Wees, a 看片视频 Plant Science lecturer and Associate Director of the university's Farm Management and Technology Program.

Classified as: david wees, Horticulture Research Centre
Published on: 11 Oct 2023

Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics are reshaping many parts of the economy, and experts say the meat-processing sector could benefit from improved technology to overcome labour shortages, improve food safety and remain competitive against alternatives like plant-based proteins.

Change has been slow, but companies are making strides, such as using robotics to transport heavy animal carcasses within a facility, to stack and move boxes for delivery聽and to optimize transportation loads to reduce the amount of trucking.聽

Classified as: Michael Ngadi, Department of Bioresource engineering
Published on: 11 Oct 2023

Congratulations to Marc Bieler DipAgr鈥58, BA鈥64, Nicolas Chatel-Launay BSc(AgEnvSc)鈥14 and B. Pratyusha Chennupati MSc鈥13 who will receive Macdonald Distinguished Alumni Awards at the Homecoming Lunch on Saturday, October 21.

Classified as: Distinguished Alumni Awards, Distinguished Young Alumni awards
Published on: 4 Oct 2023

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